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American History Courses

American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.


Popular American History Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Tricky American English Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Oral-Motor Skills, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Performing Arts, Creativity, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Multimedia, Storytelling, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Design, Social Studies

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    American Contract Law II

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Contract Compliance, Delegation Skills, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Case Law, Mitigation, Fraud detection, Public Policies, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (265) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Network Routing, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Consonants of American English Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning

    ★ 4.8 (968) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Oral Expression, Liberal Arts, World History, Diversity Awareness, Peer Review

    ★ 4.8 (674) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Vowels of American English Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

    ★ 4.9 (274) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History of Civil Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, European History, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Journalism, Public Affairs, Governance, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, European History, World History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics

    ★ 4.8 (695) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Validate and Track Data History Confidently

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Reconciliation, Code Reusability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English Project

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning

    ★ 4.7 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Tricky American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
  • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • American Contract Law II: Yale University
  • The Pronunciation of American English: University of California, Irvine
  • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan
  • Consonants of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
  • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
  • Vowels of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
  • Ukraine: History of Civil Society: University of Washington
  • A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650) : Yale University

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